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X124 NGN

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,915 mi
Last recorded124,915 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX124 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 124,915 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 124,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 113,331 miles

Corrosion to nearside floor pan

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Nearside front tyre bald on edges from being under inflated & has damage sidewalls

Fail 15 Apr 2014 113,259 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion to nearside floor pan

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Rear parking brake application uneven

Nearside front tyre bald on edges from being under inflated & has damage sidewalls

Pass 24 Jan 2013 97,903 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 97,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,826 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,058 miles

slight play in front suspension bushes

wipers could be better

Fail 16 Nov 2010 70,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in front suspension bushes

wipers could be better

Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,406 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,458 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,293 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005
Fail 4 Nov 2005 37,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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X124 NGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X124 NGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X124 NGN registered?

X124 NGN is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X124 NGN safe to buy?

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